Volunteer – Mills College Legacy Alums

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The spirit of Mills—and our connections to this beautiful, historic campus—stays alive with the dedication and efforts of our alum volunteers. Their work makes it possible for the Office of Alumnae Relations to present Reunion every year, publish Class Notes in the Quarterly, and hold events for Mills alums around the world. In turn, they get to interact with other graduates outside of their class year or cohort, maintaining the magical madness of Mills.

Our formal volunteer programs are listed below; click to see names of current participants. If you have further questions or wish to contribute in some other way, please email us at mills.alumnaerelations@northeastern.edu.

Class Secretary Program

The class secretary plays a key volunteer role by cultivating friendships and affinities among classmates and strengthening connections between Mills graduates and the Office of Alumnae Relations. Tasks for this position include writing an annual class letter, collecting notes from classmates for that letter and for the Mills Quarterly, planning for Reunion, and encouraging peers to attend and volunteer at regional events.

Current class secretaries are listed below; if you do not see your class year and are interested in volunteering, please contact the Office of Alumnae Relations at mills.alumnaerelations@northeastern.edu.

2021: Lila Goehring

2016: Danelis Padron
2015: Melanie Vega
2014: Maribel Garcia and Audre Mowry
2013: Aisha Gonzalez
2012: Kirstyne Lange
2011: Dalia Cuenca
2010: Tiffany Maciel and Terri Woodfolk
2009: Amanda Page Harper
2008: Adrianna Hutchinson
2007: Daisy Gonzales
2006: Alexa Franz and Helen Wu

2003: Nicole Hogarty Macias
2002: Molly Paul
2001: Jigna Shah
2000: Loretta Clodfelter
1999: Claire Hafner
1998: Malindi Zimmer
1997: Nipuna Dasi and Mia Ellis Pamuk

1995: Angela Scarlett
1994: Dana Frizzell Park and Heather Felix Herrera
1993: Trina Cook
1992: Mary Lane Gallagher
1991: Tracy Hansen
1990: Joyce Yee
1989: Kirsten Challman
1988: Nicole Jordon
1987: Marla Mundis
1986: Elizabeth Kelley
1985: Catherine Kaslan

1983: Andreae Downs
1982: Cynthia Cornett Carson
1981: Rina Faletti and Sara McClure
1980: Robina Royer
1979: Melissa Howden and Kristin Kramer
1978: Patti Paynter Berrow and Celia Khim

1976: Ammie Felder-Williams
1975: Lesli MacNeil
1974: Tori Collender
1973: Deborah Anderson
1972: Lynette Williams Williamson
1971: Maurine Harkness

1969: Andrea DuFlon
1968: Debby Campbell Dittman
1967: Nancy Banker
1966: Tanya Lazar
1965: Donna Hamer
1964: Pat Severn

1962: Teresa Urrutia
1961: Judy Lamont Parent-Smith
1960: Sue Smegal
1959: Danise Chandler
1958: Gloria Grossman
1957: Myrna Bostwick Cowman
1956: Sharon Bramkamp Hohmann
1955: Diane Smith Janusch
1954: Berniece Francis

1951: Jeanne Thomas

Class Agent Program

The class agent inspires support to legacy Mills programs and new ones that promote the mission of education and leadership for women and gender non-binary students—such as the Mills Institute—through the writing of one mailed letter on an annual basis and ongoing thank-you notes or emails throughout the year. It’s a great chance to share your Mills stories with classmates, and to network with peers of yours you might not have known on campus.

Below is our current list of class agents; if you do not see your class year and are interested in volunteering, please contact the Office of Alumnae Relations at mills.alumnaerelations@northeastern.edu. Agents are more than welcome to collaborate with a co-agent or committee.

2011: Jasmine Abele
2010: Barbie Penn

2000: Heather Hamrick Matthews
1999: Ani Richards Szykier

1995: Kim Baker

1993: Brisen Vannice Brady

1991: Melissa Stevenson Diaz
1990: Jennifer Floyd DeBord and Lisa Kremer

1987: Cheryl Reid-Simons (interim)

1983: Anna Clark Foote
1982: Leslie Clark

1979: Tanis King Starck and Liz Varnhagen
1978: Marie Bowman

1974: Doris Phelps

1968: Kristen Reasoner Apgar
1967: Adrien Waller Helm

1962: Kay Richards Kerriden

1957: Ann Winsor Doskow

1952: Jackie Jagger Parsons

Reunion Committees

Each Mills class celebrates its reunion every five years during an extended weekend of activities that reconnect alumnae with each other and Mills. Reunioning alumnae volunteers prepare for their own Reunion by working with the College’s Office of Alumnae Relations on Reunion activities, attendance, and fundraising efforts.

Alumnae from class years ending in 0 or 5: It’s your turn!

Reunion 2025 will take place September 18 through 21. Mark your calendar and participate in the Reunion Planning Committee or a 50th Reunion Committee. Volunteers are needed in the Bay Area and across the country.

To join either of the two volunteer groups below, please contact Chelsea Ekholm, alumnae engagement manager, at c.ekholm@northeastern.edu or 510.430.2362.

Reunion Planning Committee

The Reunion Planning Committee consists of reunioning alumnae who are able to meet on campus or by phone on a monthly basis. Tasks include:

Planning general Reunion activities
Creating a special Reunion activity for your own class
Encouraging classmates to attend Reunion and give to legacy Mills programs
Reporting alumnae feedback regarding Reunion to the committee
Helping the class secretary plan the class dinner
Reporting alumnae news to the class secretary for inclusion in her class letter

50th Reunion Committees

Alumnae who are within five years of their 50th reunion can start planning for it now. Tasks include:

Locating “lost” classmates
Encouraging classmates to attend Reunion
Reporting alumnae feedback regarding Reunion
Reporting alumnae news to the class secretary for inclusion in her class letter
Determining the class fundraising goal and gift designation
Calling classmates to request gifts and to follow up with thanks
Making personal contributions annually

Alum Engagement Committee

The Alum Engagement Committee (AEC) is a newer group of volunteers that seeks to sustain and cultivate relationships between Mills College and its alums—including alums of Mills College at Northeastern University—by supporting the work of the College’s Office of Alumnae Relations. The committee helps identify alum interests and consults on development of new engagement opportunities, programs, and models. Members participate in committee meetings, provide volunteer assistance on special projects and events, and help recruit other volunteers.

Core leaders are Lynette Castille-Hall ’75, Dawn Cunningham ’85, Lisa Kremer ’90, Jillian Mosley ’18, and Amanda Page Harper ’09. Alumnae Relations staff liaisons are Nikole Hilgeman Adams, Kim Baker ’95, and Chelsea Ekholm ’13. For more information about the AEC, please contact mills.alumnaerelations@northeastern.edu.